Gallipolis Eastern Star gathering announced for Feb 14
Gallipolis chapter will host the 24th District Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple with about 200 delegates from Southeastern Ohio. The afternoon program includes welcomes, flag tribute, pledge, guest honors, and district officer elections starting at 1 30 p m with presiding officer Mrs Anna Stevens and host chapter Mrs Louise Shaw.
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Gallipolis
Eastern Star
Ohio
Masonic Temple
Anna Stevers
Anna Diles
McArthur
Garnet Kirby
Cheshire
Hilah Lutz
Erva Edwards
Rio Grande
Carl C. Byers
Rotary Club
Louise Shaw
Ada Cozad
Charles Yeanger
Red Cross rehearses flood response in Gallipolis event
In Gallipolis the Red Cross rehearsed local flood response measures with officers installed by Mrs Olive Wilson. Mrs Mary Wollerman presided for the chapter while a banquet at the Masonic Temple featured sales by Elias Jones and Elizabeth Shough. Local officers and performers from the Eastern Star participated in a ritualistic exemplification under Mrs Wollerman and District Deputy Mrs Kenneth Welker.
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Olive Wilson
Fronton
Mary Wollerman
Toledo
Worthy Grand Metron
Ohio
Masonic Temple
Eastern Star
Gallipolis
Wollerman
Kenneth Welker
Oak Hill
Elias Jones
Thurman
Elizabeth Shough
Margaret Bradbury
Charles Weaver
Gussie Stone
Charles Yeanger
Stella Arthur
Lola Mae Rupe
Elva Gibbs
Vivian McHenry
Pearl Niday
Lena Booth
Marshal
Iva France
Viola Woodward
Ada
Frances Loucks
Ruth
Winifred Knight
Esther
Zenia Shaw
Martha
Edith Hutsinpiller
Electa
Mabel Betz
Harry McHenry
Sentinel
High Flood Road Planned For Hospital
Dr G G Kincon superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics outlines raising the farm roadbed by cinders and slag from the power plant to create a high flood road. The elevated route will provide ingress and egress during flood seasons and connect to the city, improving travel when waters cover the highway near the waterworks.
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Gallipolis
G. G. Kincon
Ohio Hospital
Kincon
Receding Flood Water Damages County Bridges
Receding flood waters dismantled several small bridges and caused numerous slides over Gallia County. Mrs Thelma White assistant county engineer reports a force is making emergency repairs. WPA road projects largely functioning since Tuesday except quarries which are down. Water filled quarry pits making highways under repair too soft for truck travel.
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Gallipolis
Thelma White
Entertainer George Washington Dewitt to Speak at Gallipolis
Local entertainer George Washington Dewitt is set to give a chalk talk for young people at the Gallipolis Mission tonight. The event aims to inspire youth with his performance and message.
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Gallipolis
George Washington Dewitt
Soldier Dies At Gallia Home Funeral Friday
Herman A. Fillinger, 63, a blind Spanish War veteran, died at his Cadmus home after ten days of illness. Survived by wife Louise Prose Fillinger, brother L. M. Fillinger, sisters Ira Sheets and America Horn. Funeral Friday at Walnut Ridge Church Leda at two with Rev. H. N. Snider officiating. American Legion firing squad to render military honors at the churchyard cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Herman A. Fillinger
Cadmus
Isaac Fillinger
Guyan Township
Louise Prose Fillinger
L. M. Fillinger
Lecta
Ira Sheets
Mercerville
America Horn
Los Angeles
Walnut Ridge
Leda
H. N.snider
Cheshire
American Legion
Philomathean Club Guest Night Held At Plymale Home
Annual guest night party for the Philomathean Club takes place tonight at Mrs. Viola Plymale residence with Mrs. Leo Bean leading the program.
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Philomathean Club
Viola Plymale
Leo Bean
Harris Grange Presents Valentine Theme Evening
Harris Grange will host a Valentine themed program tonight with music and readings. A luncheon will be served after the session concludes.
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Harris Grange
Freshmen Plan Assembly at Gallipolis High
Gallipolis High schedules a Friday assembly by freshmen featuring musical numbers and readings as part of the school program.
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Plan Assembly
Gallipolis
Grass Run And Side Hill Visitors Highlight Rural Gatherings
Grass Run and Side Hill reports a flurry of Sunday visits and weekend travel. Families from Rutland Columbus Cleveland and nearby areas joined locals including the Plummers Taylor Will and McCumbers for social hours and meals. Several couples journeyed to Florida for a three week vacation while others hosted guests at Dexter Harrisonville and New Lima residences.
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Galen Will
Norman Will
W. H. Taylor
Columbus
Edward Plummer
Near
Rutland
A. E. Plummer
Jean
Thomas Smith
Florida
Glen Smith
Cleveland
Frank Young
E. BR. McCumber
Dana Epple
Bunker Hill
Marion McClure
Herschel McKinney
Dex‘ter
Minter Molden
Clarence Ogden
Dyesville
Herbie Nelson
W. A. Hutton
Elmer Molden
H. H. Taylor
New Lima
Langsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Langsville social column notes several visits and family movements. Densmore relatives from Columbus attend due to James Phelps's death. Chases and Hughes family from Cincinnati and Middleport visit. Lisa Entsminger travels with Maynard Davis to Charleston W Va. Mrs Entsminger returns home. Local residents ill or recovering, including Lone Smith and Mr Smith. Jacob Thomas and Don Strouse visit on business. J L Miller plans return to Rio Grande. Rev Bilton to preach Sunday evening. fifty robins spotted on a lawn last week.
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Langsville
Richard Densmore
Columbus
Densmore
James Phelps
John Pokal
Mildred Miller
Miss Miller
Harold Miller
Harvey Sidenstricker
Kenneth Chase
Cincinnati
James Chase
Here
Hughes
Middleport
Sue Entsminger
Maynard Davis
Charleston
W. Va
Stanley Sheline
Ransom Grapes
Bilton
Balmy Weather Lifts Merchants Optimism in Gallipolis
Balmy springlike weather draws merchants and shoppers to Gal lipolis. A generous display of garden vegetable and flower seeds goes up but few are purchased, as vendors express cautious optimism about the season.
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Gallipolis
Mary Mann Dies in Columbus Hospital at 22
Mrs. Mary Mann, age 22, died in a Columbus hospital after giving birth to a daughter two weeks earlier. She was one of twins, wife of Richard Mann, and daughter of Claude and (Mrs.) Keller of Gallopolis. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, her parents, and brothers and sisters including Ted, Clyde, Charles, Dorothy Keller, Mrs. Martha Doherty of Columbus, and Mrs. Horace Ralph of Chicago.
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Gallipolis
Columbus
Mary Mann
Claude Keller
Richard Mann
Ted
Clyde
Charles
Dorothy Keller
Martha Doherty
Horace Ralph
Chicago
Rathburn Drug Co. Closes Temporarily in Gallipolis
Rathburn Drug Co. closes in Gallipolis to satisfy a judgment said to be obtained by a Columbus firm. The business is run by brothers Charles and Morris King.
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Gallipolis
Columbus
Constable Share
Rathburn Drug Co
Charles and
Morris King
River Drops Back Toward Normal Gauge at Gallipolis
The Ohio River near Gallipolis has fallen to near normal pool level, easing flood conditions and allowing normal traffic patterns to resume. Local authorities report no major damage or closures as water recedes.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Licensed to Marry Gallipolis
First marriage license issued since the flood goes to Edwin Barney twenty two and Frances Myers nineteen both of Wheelersburg confirming a new union after the disaster.
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Gallipolis
Edwin Barney
Frances Myers
Wheelersburg
Haskins Named Local Engineer for State Highway Dept
Farnom A. Haskins, former county engineer and Gallia County native, was notified of his appointment as resident engineer in the State Highway Department via Charles Ferguson of Marietta. He will start February 16 and is expected to oversee two or three adjacent counties once assigned.
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Gallipolis
Farnom
A. Haskins
Gallia County
State Highway Department
Notifica
Tion
Charles Ferguson
Marietta
Haskins
May Appoint Johnson for Gallia Job
In Gallia County the Republican County Executive Committee is expected to recommend Elijah C. Johnson of Guyan Township for director of aid for the aged. Johnson, a three term county commissioner and longtime party leader, is making a strong bid for the post.
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Gallipolis
Republican County Executive Committee
Elijah C. Johnson
Guyan Township
Gallia County
Johnson
Car Hits Stray Horse On Route 215 Near Thi venin
Hiram Cox's car struck a horse owned by Frank Willey on Route 215 near Kent Thivenin's home Tuesday night. The horse was killed. Cox and the car were unharmed. the horse had strayed onto the highway after dark.
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Gallipolis
Hiram Cox
Frank Willey
Kent Thivenin
Cox
Gallipolis Street Paving Repaired After Water Main Break
Street paving on Gallipolis in Court and Second streets remains unrepaired after a trunk line water main burst Friday morning causing earth settlement. The street department plans to allow settlement before resurfacing with barriers and lanterns warning motorists of the hazard.
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Gallipolis
Missing Gallia County Girl Found After Two Week Absence
Gallia County reports Helen Louise Betz 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Betz of Bulaville has returned home after nearly two weeks away. Investigating officers say she will not reveal where she was or if she left the county.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Helen Louise Betz
Charles Betz
Bulaville
Rev Higgenbotham to Lead Two Weeks of Meetings in Vinton
An announcement states Rev. E. S. Higgenbotham will begin two weeks of special meetings on March 12 at Vinton Baptist Church. The event aims to draw parishioners and area residents seeking spiritual guidance and revival.
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Gallipolis
E. S. Higgenbotham
Vinton Baptist Church
Adjust Claims For Gallia Co Pensioners
Gallia County pension adjustments nearly complete says Earl McCormick director. Over 800 recipients received adjudication with some raises and more reductions, causing mixed reactions. Federal board ordered adjustments and local action was mandatory. exact reduction figures are not quoted.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Earl McCormick
McCormick
Federal Board
Rotary Club Valentine Musical Party Highlighted by Local Talent
Rotary Club will host a Valentine musical party with local high school students and groups providing the program. The event features a male quartet Wen dell Lloyd John Gwinn Tom Kel ton and Ed Oliver and the Pop Bottle Quintet Wendell Lloyd John Gwinn Joe Walters John Cook and Donald Judy directed by Bob Morgan. Musical notes are obtained by varying water levels in bottles.
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Gallipolis
Rotary Club
Wendell Lloyd
John Gwinn
Tom Kelton
Ed Oliver
Joe Walters
John Cook
Donald Judy
Bob Morgan
Plan Meeting of Rio Grande Ladies Aid Society
GALLIPOLIS March meeting of the Rio Grande Methodist Ladies Aid Society will be on the second day of the month in the church. Members will meet in the morning enjoy a mid day meal and an afternoon program. Day’s events will be directed by Mrs. Ray Troth and Mrs. Rosanna Fowler.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande
FASTEETH Keeps Loose Teeth Firm And Comfort Ifed
False teeth slipping or wobbling can cause embarrassment. Sprinkle FASTEETH on denture plates for added comfort and security with a firm hold, without a gummy taste. It is alkaline and non acidic. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.
Jinxed Patriot John Jones Suffers Repeated Hand Injuries
Gallipolis resident John Jones believes bad luck haunts him after a stone crusher accident left his left hand useless. He recently suffered a further crush injury to his right hand.
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Gallipolis
John Jones
Construction resumes on Walter Caufman dairy barn
Work on the large frame dairy barn east of the Gallipolis airport paused for flood season has restarted. Walter Caufman is the owner and site is in Gallia County. The project resumes as regional flood conditions ease.
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Gallipolis
Walter Caufman
Music Eases Exam Strain at Toledo University
Exam-harassed Toledo University students found relief as special organ recitals were played in university theaters between quiz periods. The concerts offered a calming break during a tense exam week.
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Toledo
Toledo University
Pilot's plea to friends ends as they decline flight
In Youngstown Ohio Bud Seidner asked two friends to take a spin but they refused due to danger. Weeks later both men died of natural causes while Seidner continued flying.
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Youngstown, O
Bud Seidner
Seidner
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